I see houses passed around a lot by wholesalers that do not have supporting comps or are honestly just junk houses and will be nothing but a headache.

If the lower rents support the current financing, you should be ok.

All of those things can be mitigated by updating electric or plumbing and by supporting the basement with beams or reinforcing sections with newly poured walls.

Through BiggerPockets I’m looking for education, support, and to connect with investors, agents, mentors, and partners.My buddy and I are looking to purchase a property next year.

They can usually be loosened by hand but bring an adjustable wrench / channel lock pliers just in case.  

Having children here, and an at home life is highly encouraged and supported by the community.

She also is threatening court .Left carpets dirty ,lease says they are to be cleaned before move out,many holes over90 in walls mostly pinholes but some nail holes are big, mold in bathroom an blinds very dirty an 1 valance  broke, byfold floor support broke too an door left off .

To put it into perspective, any 4 unit property that you do find (there are not many) are usually no less than $750k to get into and the rent amounts generally dont support the deal.

Here is an interactive map that I feel gives some insight: https://www.nytimes.com/intera...I do believe that in 20-30 years, Midwest markets like Cleveland, Detroit and Pittsburgh will be even more desirable given their proximity to fresh water and they all have existing infrastructure to support larger populations. 

And the reward on the other end is financial freedom and flexibility that allows you to support your family and your dreams without running on that RVU treadmill and feeling like taking a vacation means losing money.